MA

Public Relations

Learn more about studying Public Relations as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,000GBP
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Sunderland says about their program:

This course is a Masters with a focus on practical and academic skills in Public Relations. It involves a mix of journalism, marketing, social networking and communication theory, giving you a competitive edge in this fast-moving industry. As part of the course, you'll develop a major PR project and undertake related research and contextual studies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Minimum academic grade of 60%
  • Maximum gap of 3 years after grade 12/A-Level

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
  • Minimum academic grade of 55% for a 3-4 year degree.

English Proficiency

  • IELTS

    6

  • CAE (C1)

    170

  • CPE (C2)

    181

  • PTE Academic

    59

  • O-Level English Language or GCSE English Language

    C1

English proficiency waivers

  • Minimum of 70% in 12th Grade English or WAEC equivalent (for African students) within the last 5 years.

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Official Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Reference letters
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Scholarships at University of Sunderland

No scholarships currently available

We couldn't find any scholarships for international students at this university. Scholarship opportunities can change, so check the university's website for the latest information.

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Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £16,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £17,400 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Sunderland?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£531
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£409
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£117
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£57
Monthly grocery basket£104
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£9
Gym membership£28

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Sunderland

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements